'Retiree Appreciation Day' canceled at Fort Campbell

11:19 PM,
Oct. 3, 2013

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Fort Campbell Public Affairs

The Retiree Appreciation Day scheduled for Oct. 5, at the Fort Campbell Passenger Processing Center, is unfortunately canceled due to the government shutdown and furlough of employees.

"After reviewing what services would be available, it just would not be worth the time it takes many of our retirees to drive here, particularly when some drive from as far as 200 miles away," said Garrison Commander COL David "Buck" Dellinger. "From what we have to offer at this time, I'm afraid they would be severely disappointed."

The commissary is closed until the furloughs and shutdown ends. However, ...